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ARTIST of the DAY: Kathleen Probst

Posted on December 9, 2015December 9, 2015 by R.L. Gibson

all the proof I NEED

The written word is my window to art. The written word was my media before the visual or performing ever took hold. Today’s Artist of the Day, Kathleen Probst caught my attention with the simple pillcrow, a proofreader’s mark (¶). I had never been presented with work that made me think of the mark in any other way. Until now. This is thoughtful, considered work. (continues below)

“The symbol for a new paragraph is called an ‘alinea’. It is a french word. One definition of the word alinea is a new train of thought. This design concept is not about holding back, it is about finding just the right amount. Alinea searches for answers on my quest for simplicity. The gestural lines of Alinea are becoming more organic as I learn to work with them, each making a bold step forward.”

— Kathleen Probst

Learn more about Kathleen Probst!

ARTIST of the DAY: Meghan Stratham

Posted on December 8, 2015December 8, 2015 by R.L. Gibson

secretive, ISOLATED GIRLS

My own work has been a study in process & a lot of silhouettes these days. It is no wonder that I have completely fallen for the work of today’s Artist of the Day, Meghan Stratman. She has found a way to gives us little glimpse of the lives of folks like us…and not. Dark & sweet & funny & sad; idealized & unearthly people & creatures & those that lie between. I want to own this work. (continues below)

Mrs White by Meghan Stratman, cut paper — *Mrs. White by Meghan Stratman, cut paper*

“I am drawn to stories and lore in all forms… Recurring subjects in my art include ghosts, girls, monsters, and animals, and themes of friendship and loneliness. I like to include bright colors and a sense of humor in my art and enjoy combining elements to humorous effect, such as badgers sporting fezzes or weasels wearing rocket packs. I am also drawn to urban decay, abandoned places, and ghost stories: people and places that are lost and forgotten. My art world is populated with secretive, isolated girls and silly creatures that may or may not be wearing space helmets. I create my work with cut, layered paper, which allows for a sense of texture and dimensionality.”

Learn more about Meghan Stratman!

ARTIST of the DAY: Maurice Mbikayi

Posted on December 4, 2015 by R.L. Gibson

I love technology; I do.

Technology is what allows AAAD to offer free resources to artists. But I have days when I look around the restaurant or library (or my own livingroom) and I wonder at the blue glow of electronic devices on nearly every face in the room. Is this where & what we want to be? Have we weighed the positives & negatives of the constant immersion? Today’s Artist of the Day , Maurice Mbikayi, has given us his perspective in a series of works that are definitely worth investigating. (continues below)

*Narcisurfing Netizenship by Maurice Mbikayi (computer keys, cables, fibreglass & wood)*

“I a dragged into a virtual world of codes daily. There, an irresistible fascination and a whispering concern transform me into something alien.” –Maurice Mbikayi

Learn more about Maurice Mbikayi!

ARTIST of the DAY: Richard Shilling

Posted on December 1, 2015December 1, 2015 by R.L. Gibson

art of the land, POWERED by the SUN

I live rurally, by choice, and find the environment I live in almost overwhelmingly inspirational. Today’s Artists of the Day has found a way to put my inspiration to work for him AS art. Enjoy the gorgeous, ephemeral work of Richard Shilling. So many of his works are powered by the sun, just like today’s Power It Forward Call. (continues below)

4 Colour Sunwheel by Richard Shilling — *4 Colour Sunwheel by* *Richard Shilling* *(coloured leaves, dogwood frame & the evening sun)*

“Through his ongoing relationship with nature he explores themes to do with time, ecology and the constant flux of the seasons and expresses these ideas through his unique land art images. Every sculpture is photographed in natural light, using normal camera equipment and without any Photoshop… Each photo accurately depicts how each sculpture appeared, at its most vibrant moment, before the elements reclaim the materials back to nature.” –from richardshilling.co.uk

Learn more about Richard Shilling!

ARTISTS of the Day: Jason Hallman & Stephen Stum

Posted on November 28, 2015December 1, 2015 by R.L. Gibson

don’t be BLUE

I know the psychology of color dictates that blue is symbolic of sadness, but it always conjures the quiet of standing water for me. It is always of surprise to me that blue is the most commonly-claimed “favorite color” (my own is red). But I doubt the popularity of this hue is of any question of today’s Artists of the Day Jason Hallman & Stephen Stum of Stallman Studio. And it IS the perfect work and hue to feature with today’s Blue Call. (continues below)

"Rising Currents" by Jason Hallman of Stephen Stum of Stallman Studios — *Detail of* *“Rising Currents”* *by Jason Hallman of Stephen Stum of Stallman Studios*

“Stallman is pioneering a new technique using paint and canvas as sculpture, naming this body of work Canvas on Edge. They are taking canvas and paint and giving it a creative edge. Now the canvas has the leading role, creating form, highlight and movement. The cut edge of the canvas creates an elevated line drawing and when seen at an angle, fields of color emerge as your perspective to the piece changes. The hue of the painted canvas reflects on the background creating a spectrum of color. By using reflecting light, pigment and structure they can multiply the hues and tones within each sculpture.” –from stallmanstudio.com

Learn more about Stallman Studio!

CALL for ENTRIES: Blue

Posted on November 28, 2015November 24, 2015 by R.L. Gibson

holiday
BLUES

I have broken my own blue-food rule. I have ranted & raved for years about food coloring. I have forever sworn off any faux food colored any shade of blue, but I have given in. This year will be my very first time in my life that I will have a “real” Christmas tree (living, as opposed to artificial). So, I decided that all the ornaments and decorations should be “real” too (read handmade or homemade). I couldn’t resist the most beautiful electric-blue gum drops I have ever seen. I am testing them out as a sweet garland. Forgive the hypocrisy, but I promise not to eat them. This next Call is another non-edible use for all things blue. Maybe this one’s for you…

Check out this Call for Entries from Art-Competition.net and G25N for Blue. Only $20 to enter. This Call is open to seven different media including digital & fiber art. Take a look…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Blue

“The deeper the blue becomes, the more strongly it calls man towards the infinite, awakening in him a desire for the pure and, finally, for the supernatural… The brighter it becomes, the more it loses its sound, until it turns into silent stillness & becomes white.”
— Wassily Kandinsky

ELIGIBILITY: All artists age 18+

MEDIA: Open to all still media: painting, drawing, collage, photography, digital, etc.

THEME: BLUE. The art created of any subject that is enhanced by the use of the color blue, whether it is a single dot of blue or a completely blue image. The color blue should enhance the narrative of the works subject as Blue can imply many emotions, symbolism or feelings, from blue marble to Blues music. Blue can express the future, good feelings, happiness, prosperity, ocean or sky, and we can feel blue, etc. It can be used to enhance, emphasize or be a focal point in the art.

DEADLINE: January 4, 2016

NOTIFICATION: January 13, 2016

ENTRY FEE: $20 for 1, $10 each add’l

AWARDS: Up to Fifteen artists will be selected for a group exhibit, “BLUE” at G25N’s online gallery opening on January 22, 2016.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

We are happy to have Art-Competition.net as a sponsor of AAAD.

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ARTIST of the DAY: Jan Huling

Posted on November 27, 2015November 24, 2015 by R.L. Gibson

a happy HEART

It is time for holiday mayhem again. I want to encourage you to just say “no”. I’m not suggesting you expect your five year old to give up gifts in lieu of a shiny red apple. But I do want you to give up the undue pressure to make anyone’s holiday perfect, including your own. I do want to encourage you to use your resources in support of the the people you love and what they can offer or create in this world. Make it have heart or just say “no”. Today’s Artist of the Day Jan Huling offers the most literal example of that concept I can imagine. Enjoy. (continues below)

Corazon by Jan Huling — *“Corazon” by Jan Huling*

“My 3-dimensional collages combine found objects with surface design, sometimes touching on narrative themes. I’m also drawn to religious and political icons, inspired by a continuing fascination with indigenous or popular culture and world religions. By juxtaposing these icons with an eclectic assortment of objects, the viewer is challenged to consider common images within an altered context. The [construction] process is slow and meticulous, zen-like, with the choice of forms motivating color schemes and iconography.” — Jan Huling

Learn more about Jan Huling!

ARTIST of the DAY: Eric Rhein

Posted on November 25, 2015November 24, 2015 by R.L. Gibson

today is a NEW DAY.

I have experienced so much loss in my lifetime. In the late 1980s & early 90s, I lost dozens to AIDS & a handful with HIV to suicide in the throes of gripping fear. Beginning in the mid 1990s, the prognosis of those living with HIV+ opened up to a hopeful future as the expectation, not the exception. Today’s Artist of the Day Eric Rhein creates intimate work that addresses the full scope of emotion surrounding diagnosis and post-diagnosis living. And, with the approach of World AIDS Day, December 1st, AAAD is privileged to share this work with you. (continues below)

"Niagara" by Eric Rhein, found-object assemblage — *“Niagara” by Eric Rhein, found-object assemblage*

“Rhein’s considered and intuitive use of repurposed objects is a hallmark of his work. The act of giving such cast-offs a new life mirrors the artist’s own spiritual path. Rhein felt a calling to address the universal aspects of the human experiences-particularly its vulnerability, resilience, and possibilities for transcendence—as experienced after his diagnosis with HIV in 1987.” –from ericrhein.com

Learn more about Eric Rhein!

ARTIST of the DAY: Danielle Evans

Posted on November 24, 2015 by R.L. Gibson

life LESSONS

I have a love for the written word, both for content AND form. I good sign for anything–barbershop, hardware or boutique, will make my heart skip a beat. I may have found my soul mate in today’s Artist of the Day Danielle Evans of Marmalade Bleue, whose “heartstrings are plucked by lettering”. Did I mention that she uses mostly food? I know… soul mates. Plus, what better ART to pair with today’s ART DEADLINE? (continues below)

Love You more than Pizza by Artist of the Day Danielle Evans! — *“Love You more than Pizza”* *by Artist of the Day Danielle Evans.* *The pizza image was carved blindly without stencil, using 4 mediums, eventually executing the final on a extra large, 16″ diameter pie.*

“As a kid, I loved making Valentines and dropping them in my classmates’ handmade holiday boxes with a piece of candy. This year I realized Instagram had adopted a direct message box requiring a private image to start a discussion which reminded me of this nostalgic practice. I set to work on the theme ‘Love You More Than…’ and sent over 250 private message Valentines with personal notes to the recipients. I pulled every pun, sparing no dad joke. This was about more than love.” –Danielle Evans

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ARTIST of the DAY: Grant Haffner

Posted on November 19, 2015November 20, 2015 by R.L. Gibson

on the road, again

I spend a lot of time on the road, and the work of Grant Haffner, our current Artist of the Day, serves as a great reminder to stop, take a breath and SEE. I am a huge fan of color field work, and this intersection of color field with a dash of Fauvism and huge dollop of the living landscape is stunning–nectareous, even, to this weary traveler. (continues below)

"Winter on Scuttle Hole Road" by Grant Haffner — *“Winter on Scuttle Hole Road” by* *Grant Haffner*

“Those that are able to see beyond the shadows & lies
of their culture will never be understood
let alone believed by the masses.” –Plato

Learn more about Grant Haffner!

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